aim

1. verb

1)

he aimed the rifle

Syn:

point, direct, train, sight, line up

2)

she aimed at the target

Syn:

take aim at, fix on, zero in on, draw a bead on

3)

undergraduates aiming for a degree

Syn:

work toward, be after, set one's sights on, try for, strive for, aspire to, endeavor to achieve; formal essay for

4)

this system is aimed at the home entertainment market

Syn:

target at, intend for, destine for, direct at, design for, tailor for, market to, pitch to/at

5)

we aim to give you the best possible service

Syn:

intend, mean, have in mind/view; plan, resolve, propose, design

See note at intend

2. noun

our aim is to develop gymnasts to the top level

Syn:

objective, object, goal, end, target, design, desire, desired result, intention, intent, plan, purpose, object of the exercise; ambition, aspiration, wish, dream, hope, raison d'être